...It was bad for many of us, yes. [Herself included and, it seems, most people she knew. She clasps her hands tightly in front of her, and tries not to think too deeply about it all. Atsushi wasn't in her group, so she has no idea what horrors he might have faced during that time, but she can imagine it was just as bad or worse than her own.

Chuuya's comment about him being too kind makes her release a breath in a rush, amused, and she smiles faintly.] Perhaps. [She's met the guy, okay, she can believe that.] But I don't think that's a bad thing. I think it takes true courage to be put through these trials and still come out of it kind. I think it makes him much stronger than many would assume.